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This easy wheat free soda bread recipe was brought back from England recently by Helen, one of our Osteopaths, and is definitely worth sharing. It is easy to make, holds together well, and stays fresh for many days.
Ingredients:
300g oats
11/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 tblsp mixed seeds
500ml … View moreThis easy wheat free soda bread recipe was brought back from England recently by Helen, one of our Osteopaths, and is definitely worth sharing. It is easy to make, holds together well, and stays fresh for many days.
Ingredients:
300g oats
11/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 tblsp mixed seeds
500ml natural yoghurt
1 egg
1 tblsp honey
1 tblsp oil
Line a loaf tin with baking paper. Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl, and mic together the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until completely blended.
Place in loaf tin and sprinkle some extra seeds on top.
Bake at 180C for 25 minutes then lower the temperature to 150C and cook for a further 30 mins. Remove from oven and wrap in a clean tea towel. You will know when the bread is backed when you turn it out and it has a hollow sound when you knock on the base.
It will soon be time to have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2019 local elections. Do you intend to vote?
Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?
September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends … View moreAlmost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?
September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends worldwide. So why not you?
Learn how you can help in simple and small ways. Wear a badge. Take time to listen. Pop over for a cuppa. It only takes 20 minutes online.
Show your support and help people with dementia to live well too. Join Dementia Friends today.
A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.
The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing… View moreA day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.
The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing muscle strain and backache. Its simple ergonomic design is changing the strenuous outdoor job of pulling weeds. You'll have the neighbours lining up to borrow yours!
We have 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to give away. Simply LIKE or THANK this post to go in the draw to WIN!
To find out more and buy the product, visit a Bunnings or Mitre 10 store near you
Never bow down to weeds again!
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* Competition entries accepted from 1.00am Sunday 15th September 2019 to 8:00am Monday 23rd September 2019. Five 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to be won. Winners will be contacted by email or phone on Monday 23rd September 2019. The prize will be couriered to the address specified by the winner within 4 weeks of the competition closing
In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.
It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the … View moreIn retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.
It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the village. As a Ryman Healthcare village, Bert Sutcliffe residents enjoy a fixed base weekly fee for life – guaranteed.*
Judith explains, “For us it was a no brainer, it was the best decision.
*Some conditions apply
BPW Franklin Dinner meeting taking place on Sept 25th at the Franklin Club 6.30pm. Registration and prepayment essential, all interested women are invited to attend but must text Marilyn 027 479 9121 by 8pm on Sunday 22nd. Cost $30
DOWNTON ABBEY this popularly acclaimed film will be showing at Pukekohe Cinema3 on Sunday 22nd Sept 3pm Tickets are just $20 and are obtainable from Pukekohe Travel Ltd – speak to Hannah or Gina. This event is more than just the film, there will be raffles and prizes and proceeds will go towards … View moreDOWNTON ABBEY this popularly acclaimed film will be showing at Pukekohe Cinema3 on Sunday 22nd Sept 3pm Tickets are just $20 and are obtainable from Pukekohe Travel Ltd – speak to Hannah or Gina. This event is more than just the film, there will be raffles and prizes and proceeds will go towards the BPW Franklin Annual Education Bursary. Applications for the bursary will be available in Nov and any woman with connections to Franklin going into tertiary education can apply. By attending patrons will be supporting this worthy cause and helping another woman achieve her goal. See you there.
In this week's issue of Get Growing, our Waikato columnist Sheryn Dean has top tips on cleaning up citrus, growing your own nitrogen fertiliser, making over your garden for spring, emptying out your compost heap and sorting out those self-seeded seedlings.
Our crop of the week is the beloved… View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing, our Waikato columnist Sheryn Dean has top tips on cleaning up citrus, growing your own nitrogen fertiliser, making over your garden for spring, emptying out your compost heap and sorting out those self-seeded seedlings.
Our crop of the week is the beloved spud, we share more of your wonderful photos of life in the garden throughout the decades and we have some fabulous prizes up for grabs including a beautiful anthurium from Gellerts and lawn seed from Burnet's, and if you think you might own one of New Zealand's oldest houseplants, tell us about it and you could win a houseplant care prize pack from Yates.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
The sound of roaring engines is set to return to to Pukekohe for the ITM Auckland Super Sprint V8 ra…
Get Ready for Summer with this bioactive tanning mousse in light, medium and dark shades. It leaves the skin with a deep natural glow. The range includes a Body Lotion Tan extender and a pre-tan exfoliating Body Polish.
* Easy application
* Instant streak free results.
* No Parabens, SLS, Synthetic… View moreGet Ready for Summer with this bioactive tanning mousse in light, medium and dark shades. It leaves the skin with a deep natural glow. The range includes a Body Lotion Tan extender and a pre-tan exfoliating Body Polish.
* Easy application
* Instant streak free results.
* No Parabens, SLS, Synthetic colours, DEA, Phthalates, Petrolatum, Glycols, BHT, Isothiazolines, Mineral Oil, or Silicons.
* These products are exclusive to Way of Life Health Shop, your local Community Health Store.
Hi neighbours, the Supercars are returning to the Pukekohe Park Raceway this weekend. Kiwi racing great Scott McLaughlin could beat a 23 year record with the most wins in a single season should he win one of two championship races, bringing his total wins to 17. There's plenty to do both track… View moreHi neighbours, the Supercars are returning to the Pukekohe Park Raceway this weekend. Kiwi racing great Scott McLaughlin could beat a 23 year record with the most wins in a single season should he win one of two championship races, bringing his total wins to 17. There's plenty to do both track side and for the kids. We've put together everything you need to know about the event, from tickets, race times, parking, accessibility, food and accommodation.
Hi Neighbours,
As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.
We'll publish the … View moreHi Neighbours,
As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.
We'll publish the results of our survey on a special section, in time for when ballot papers start arriving in mailboxes at the end of next week.
If you're standing as a council candidate, please answer Stuff's climate change survey.
To find out more, click here
A fizzy drink feud left a McDonald's manager splattered with spit and a 27-year-old man jailed. Kei…
Summer is Nigh. Give swimming lessons a try!
At Hilton Brown Swimming we provide a fun, safe and caring environment for people of all ages (infants through to adults) to learn to swim.
Ensure that you and your family are summer swimming ready.
Touch base with us today to book in your … View moreSummer is Nigh. Give swimming lessons a try!
At Hilton Brown Swimming we provide a fun, safe and caring environment for people of all ages (infants through to adults) to learn to swim.
Ensure that you and your family are summer swimming ready.
Touch base with us today to book in your free trial swimming lesson. 07 855 8666
Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop has half-price goods this Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13, 9am to noon. Come and check out the bargains from our winter stock before we change over for spring! We are behind the church on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe.
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